Program Overview
This course delivers an intensive, hands-on learning experience for civil and railway engineering professionals involved in railway construction and track work. Participants will gain a robust understanding of contemporary construction methodologies, technical standards, and industry best practices—spanning route alignment, earthwork, bridges, ballasted and ballastless tracks, and station infrastructure. The program emphasizes situational awareness, practical case studies, and interactive exercises to build the problem-solving capability essential for successful execution of large-scale railway projects. Delivered by an industry veteran, the course prepares participants to handle complex technical, regulatory, and operational challenges in Indian and global contexts.
Features
- Master critical concepts and terminologies in railway construction and track systems.
- Diagnose and resolve real-world challenges in alignment, earthwork, bridges, and track installation.
- Apply best practices and quality standards to ensure safe and efficient railway project delivery.
- Leverage case studies and interactive exercises to enhance situational decision-making and teamwork.
Target audiences
- Civil/Railway Engineers
- Project Leads
- Site Managers
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- 1 Day
- Introduction: Railway Projects in India & Global Context3
- Key Challenges in Railway Line Construction5
- 2.1Land acquisition, right of way, and statutory approvals
- 2.2Geological and hydrological risks, environment clearances
- 2.3Project phasing, cost/time overruns, inter-agency coordination
- 2.4Safety, compliance, and quality assurance in construction
- 2.5Key Terms: DPR, MoR, NHAI interface, CTE, OEMs, Construction Safety Management
- Alignment Finalization4
- 3.1Surveys: Topographic, LIDAR, drone mapping, geotechnical
- 3.2Design Parameters: Curve radius, gradient, super-elevation, speed profiles
- 3.3Approvals: CRS (Commissioner of Railway Safety), State & central clearances
- 3.4Interactive Activity: Analyze sample survey data and resolve a corridor alignment challenge
- Earthwork in Railway Construction4
- Bridges in Railways4
- Station Buildings and Passenger Infrastructure4
- Ballasted Track Systems5
- 7.1Key Components: Sleepers (PSC, wooden, steel), Ballast, Fastenings (Pandrol, elastic)
- 7.2Construction Methodology: Track laying, track geometry, tamping, packing, initial alignment
- 7.3Quality Checks: Ultrasonic testing, track recording cars, track modulus
- 7.4Maintenance: Packing cycles, turnout maintenance, de-stressing, rail welding
- 7.5Interactive Activity: Fault diagnosis in ballasted track from real inspection reports
- Ballastless Track Systems4
- 8.1Types: Slab track, embedded rail, pre-cast plinth.
- 8.2Advantages/Limitations: Lifecycle cost, vibration attenuation, speed potential, maintenance
- 8.3Advantages/Limitations: Lifecycle cost, vibration attenuation, speed potential, maintenance
- 8.4Case Study: Ballastless track adoption in Delhi Metro/HSR corridor
Instructor
